Comparison

Pocket Pomodoro vs WidgetTask

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Pocket Pomodoro

A minimalist timer app that uses the Pomodoro Technique to help users focus on tasks with timed work and break sessions. It offers adjustable durations, notifications, and dynamic themes for a distraction-free experience.

Highlights
  • Pomodoro timer with focus/break sessions
  • Adjustable focus and break durations
  • Session pause, reset, and skip functionality
  • Notifications for session changes
  • Dynamic themes with light/dark modes
  • Simple, minimalist design
Features
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A minimalist Pomodoro timer designed to help you stay focused, manage your time, and get things done — without getting overwhelmed. Stay productive using the proven, science-backed Pomodoro Technique: work in short, focused sessions followed by regular breaks. Pocket Pomodoro keeps things simple — no distractions, no clutter. Just a clean, reliable focus timer that helps you build better work habits, one session at a time. Key features: • Pomodoro timer with focus and break sessions • Pause, reset, or skip between sessions • Notifications when it’s time to focus or take a break • Adjustable focus and break durations • Dynamic themes with light and dark mode • Simple, minimalist design that stays out of your way

About

WidgetTask

Features
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Track periodic tasks right from your home screen widget. Stop wondering "wait, when did I last do this?" Register tasks that repeat weekly, monthly, or on any custom interval. The widget shows remaining time in real-time — tap to complete, and the next due date updates automatically. -------------------- Perfect for tasks like -------------------- • Weekly reports and reviews • Monthly invoices and expense reports • Air filter replacement (every 3 months) • Watering plants (every 5 days) • Regular backups and maintenance Designed for tasks that aren't daily — but need to happen regularly. -------------------- Key Features -------------------- -Flexible repeat cycles Weekly / Biweekly / Monthly / Every 3 or 6 months / Yearly / Custom days -3 Widget sizes Small (1 task) / Medium (3 tasks) / Large (all tasks) See everything at a glance from your home screen -Complete from widget No need to open the app — tap to complete, next cycle sets automatically -Countdown display Days: 4 / -2 (overdue) With time: 5h / 30m when due soon -------------------- Simple. Private. Local. -------------------- No server. No login. No data collection. Everything stays on your device.

Screenshots

Pocket Pomodoro3 screens
WidgetTask3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: WidgetTask at none against Pocket Pomodoro's 1. Pocket Pomodoro's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Pocket Pomodoro sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. WidgetTask asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Pocket Pomodoro versus WidgetTask: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPocket PomodoroWidgetTask
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequency—Every 6 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size40 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSundown VenturesKatsushige Matsuyama

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Pocket Pomodoro

One-time1
  • Pocket Pomodoro Premium$4.99
None

WidgetTask

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Pocket Pomodoro free?
Pocket Pomodoro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is WidgetTask free?
WidgetTask is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Pocket Pomodoro or WidgetTask have ads?
Neither Pocket Pomodoro nor WidgetTask shows ads.

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